No Bollocks with Matt Haycox
Welcome to No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, the business podcast for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and anyone who wants to build big without the bullshit.
I’m Matt Haycox: investor, founder, and straight-talking business mentor. I’ve funded nearly £1 billion in UK business loans, bounced back from bankruptcy, and now own and advise multiple 7- and 8-figure companies across sectors, from property and e-commerce to finance and hospitality.
This podcast cuts through the noise. No bollocks. No gurus. Just raw conversations, real strategies, and the lessons you actually need to succeed in business.
Each episode features unfiltered insights from me and guests who’ve built it, lost it, and built it back bigger.
So buckle up. It’s time to learn how to do business, properly.
No Bollocks with Matt Haycox
I Trusted The WRONG Partner: How It Nearly Destroyed My Business & My Life (My Brutal Checklist)
Business partnerships are like marriages, with way more risk and zero sex.
Most people spend more time picking their car than choosing the person they’ll build a company with. Then they wonder why it ends in disaster.
In this episode, Matt breaks down the brutal truth about business partners, the ones who helped him build empires and the ones who nearly bankrupted him.
From how to spot red flags early, to protecting yourself from legal (and emotional) hell, this is a straight-talking survival guide for anyone thinking of going into business with someone, or trying to survive the wrong one.
Book A Coaching with me: Real, no-bullshit advice tailored to your business. Book a 15 minute power coaching call here.
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: This partnership nearly ruined me
0:43 – Why most partnerships go wrong
1:06 – Are your values aligned—or doomed?
2:27 – If they talk big but don’t deliver... run
3:32 – Communication or collapse
4:12 – Ego vs adaptability
5:01 – Get sh*t done or get out
5:44 – Culture fit or constant tension
6:30 – How to plan the breakup—before it starts
7:25 – Final thoughts: The partner test
8:00 – CTA: Book a call before it’s too late
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I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.
With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.
Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.
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